Description
Baked Eggs with Tomatoes and Parmesan is a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch dish that combines juicy diced tomatoes seasoned with Italian herbs, eggs baked to perfection, and a savory Parmesan cheese topping. This creamy and flavorful dish is easy to prepare and perfect for serving four people.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- Cooking spray
- 28 oz. canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
Egg Mixture
- 8 eggs
- 4 tbsp nonfat milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Topping
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to get it ready for baking the eggs.
- Prepare Tomatoes: In an 8×8-inch baking dish or an oven-safe skillet sprayed with cooking spray, add the drained diced tomatoes. Stir in the Italian seasoning thoroughly. If preferred, mash the tomatoes with a fork or a masher for a smoother consistency. Alternatively, you can use marinara sauce instead of diced tomatoes.
- Create Egg Wells: Using the back of a spoon, create small indentations in the tomato mixture enough to hold an egg for each serving. Carefully crack each egg into these wells.
- Add Milk and Seasoning: Drizzle the nonfat milk evenly over the eggs and tomatoes. Season generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavors.
- Bake Eggs: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes until the egg whites are just set but the yolks remain slightly runny, or to your preferred doneness.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the dish briefly to sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the eggs to finish cooking to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally top the baked eggs with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish. Serve immediately as the eggs will continue to cook slightly from residual heat.
Notes
- The dish can be prepared with marinara sauce as a substitute for the diced tomatoes for a different flavor.
- For creamier eggs, you may add a splash of cream instead of nonfat milk.
- Baking time can be adjusted depending on how runny or firm you prefer your egg yolks.
- Fresh basil is optional but recommended for added aroma and freshness.
- Use an oven-safe skillet if you want to serve the dish directly from the pan.
